Sr Optical Firmware Integration Engineer

Job description

The successful candidate will possess deep and wide expertise in optical module test technologies, strong analytical capabilities, and extensive hands-on laboratory experience. You will work in Agile style together with Firmware (FW) team, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Hardware Systems, Optical System Group, and other business units to deliver industry-leading optical module firmware.

Responsibilities

Being quality gatekeeper of Nokia optical coherent pluggable firmware delivery by validating firmware feature validation and interoperability Working with scrum team in Agile style, developing and executing test strategies for CMIS-compliant coherent modules, conducting manual/auto testing.

Enhance existing Python scripts and design new test cases script via fluent python coding skill

• Analyze test reports to allocate firmware bug, including customer field issue reproduction and deep investigation
• Provide reliable on-site support for the optical Firmware System Integration Test (SIT) Ottawa lab, including setup of test equipment and optical components, 3+days/week is required in our office/lab
• Adapt to AI/ML-driven test strategy transformation via utilizing existing AI toolkits to drive AI powered testing process enhancements, share and consume AI tools and skills with colleagues and teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline testing workflows and improve efficiency.

Document test procedures and results for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Optical Coherent technologies (400G/800G ZR/ZR+), and solid experience in Firmware Validation of Optical Coherent Modules (ZR/ZR+, DWDM, CMIS-based pluggable)
• Proficient in Python programming, knowledge of Python automation and test frameworks
• Knowledge of CMIS specifications Deep understanding of optical module HW/SW interface including I2C/I3C, UART, SGMII Hands-on experience of optical transmitter/Receiver characteristics and digital diagnostics, familiar with module optical performance Experience with data center operation Hands-on telecommunication traffic generation, optical test equipment, and log analysis Typically, 3-5 years directly related experience and a graduate equivalent degree